Interview with Yasir Ashfaq, CEO, Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company – Business Recorder

“Digitization should not direct microfinance towards providing nano and consumption loans” Yasir Ashfaq…

Yasir Ashfaq is the Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC) since August 2017. With over 25 years of experience, he has significantly contributed to the development of Pakistan’s microfinance sector. Yasir has previously served as Group Head, Financial Services Group with Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), dealing with microfinance institutions, building organizational capacities, strengthening their systems, management and governance. His work at PPAF also involved dealing with livelihood improvement, health, education and social mobilization portfolios. Before PPAF, Yasir worked in important positions in commercial and investment banks for over twelve years. He currently serves on different committees of the sector and contributes at policy level. Click to read more